March 4, 2001

Their Creative Spirit

Worship Leader: Rev. Nina Grey

Worship Associates: Joan Staples & Kennie James

Today, in honor of Women's History Month, we think about the creative spirits of some women who have changed lives. We will remember Gwendolyn Brooks and we will honor Margaret Burroughs, and we will take time to think of some other women in history, too, who have made a difference. The service will include a special celebration of Margaret Burroughs, who will visit our congregation this morning. We will receive some gifts of Ms. Burroughs' prints, and our celebration will continue in our social hour.
 

11:45 am: First Forum: Alternatives to the War on Drugs: A Continuing Exploration. Paul Ulbrich and others will lead us in a continuing study of concerns addressed in the UUA Study/Action Issue "Alternatives to the War on Drugs."

11:45 am: Adult RE: "The Words and Spirit of Howard Thurman." Rev. Marlene Walker, facilitator

7 pm: Adult RE: "Living with Dying." Rev. Nina Grey, Madeiria Myrieckes, & Paul Ulbrich, facilitators. Pre-registration required

March 11, 2001

The Hole in the Bucket

Worship Leader: Rev. Mary Grigolia

Worship Associate: Kathleen Ricker

Like Liza in the song, our society teaches us to fill the hole (with work, obligations, food, booze, sex, shopping); Rev. Mary Grigolia, UU minister songwriter, and singer will explore emptiness as the opening for God/Self/Love.
 

No First Forum or Adult RE because of Installation
 

5:30 pm: Installation of the Rev. Marlene Walker as Associate Minsiter for Religious Education

March 18, 2001

A Covenanted Ministry

Worship Leaders: Revs. Nina Grey and Marlene Walker

Worship Associate: Amy Girst

On this Sunday, a week after Rev. Walker's Installation, Rev. Nina Grey and Rev. Marlene Walker, will share with us a covenant they have created for their ministry together, and they will offer a dialogue sermon on the idea of covenantal ministry, for ministers in a team ministry, and for congregations walking together in faith.

11:45: Soup Luncheon & First Forum: the Social Justice Council will present a progress report on the Caregivers' Initiative Project

11:45 am: Adult RE: "The Words and Spirit of Howard Thurman." Rev. Marlene Walker, facilitator

7 pm: Adult RE: "Living with Dying." Rev. Nina Grey, Madeiria Myrieckes, & Paul Ulbrich, facilitators. Pre-registration required

March 25, 2001

A Faith for All Seasons

Worship Leader: Rev. Nina Grey

Worship Associate: Kennie James

I thought about calling this canvass sermon "A Springtime Faith" because of springtime's images of growing and hope, but then, I thought, no, ours is a faith for all seasons. It helps us weather hard times as well as grow new possibilities. Who makes it a faith for all seasons? How and why? Can we become an even more sustaining, more resilient, more inspiring faith? Let's think on these things.

9:05 am: Adult RE: "The Nature of Racism"

11:45 am: First Forum: What is the Committee on Ministry?

Join with the Committee on Ministry to learn about the work of this committee, established by the congregation for the enhancement of the ministry of the whole church. Learn about a UU Review and Renewal process. The committee will share the work it has done so far, to establish its own mission, vision, and covenant. We will reflect on ways that the Committee on Ministry can work with the various aspects of church life. We will think about how the work of the Committee on Ministry is related to the work of the Committee on Sundays, Etc.

11:45 am: Adult RE: "The Words and Spirit of Howard Thurman." Rev. Marlene Walker, facilitator

7 pm: Adult RE: "Living with Dying." Rev. Nina Grey, Madeiria Myrieckes, & Paul Ulbrich, facilitators. Pre-registration required